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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Parliament passes the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021
With this NIFTEM in Haryana and IIFPT in Tamil Nadu became Institutions of National Importance.
Parliament has passed the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021. The Bill was unanimously passed by the Loksabha today, which was earlier cleared by the Rajya Sabha on 15th March this year.
Briefing the media after the passage of the Bill in Parliament, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras said this is a historic day as with the passing of this bill, our two educational institutes, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Kundali  and Indian Institute of Food Processing TechnologyThanjabur  under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries became Institutions of National Importance .
Shri Parasexpressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi and all the Members of Parliament and senior officials of the Ministry for this landmark step, which will provide these Institutes Greater Autonomy, so that they can start new and innovative courses, as well as help them to attract excellent faculty and students. He said, Global standards can also be adopted in academic and research work.
The Minister said, these institutes will have curricular provision related to food processing areas e.g. cold chain technology, food bio nanotechnology which can help in filling the technological gap. He said, now they can open new centres anywhere in the country and abroad. Along with this, giving them the status of Institute of National Importance  will also pave the way for the creation of skilled manpower.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor of NIFTEM, Dr ChindiVasudevappa said that hereafter all efforts will be made to upgrade infrastructure, Human Resources and lab facilities at par with IITs and IIMs. He said, our students can be trained internationally in Food Science and Technology, being the only stand-alone University.<><><><><>
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Competition Commission of India
CCI approves proposed acquisition by Dalmia Cement  Limited of target assets from Jaiprakash Associates Limited and its associate
The Competition Commission of India  approved the proposed combination relating to acquisition of clinker, cement and power plants belonging to Jaiprakash Associates Limited and its associate  , by the Dalmia Cement  Limited  .
The Acquirer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited  which has been in business of the manufacture and sale of cement for over 80 years. DBL is the ultimate parent entity of the Dalmia Bharat Group . DBL  is primarily engaged in the segments for  manufacture and sale of cement,  manufacture and sale of sugar, and  provision of refractory services.
The Target Assets are engaged in the manufacture and sale of clinker in India, manufacture and sale of grey cement primarily in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and  thermal power generation primarily for captive consumption purposes in India.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of External Affairs
One-day Passport Mela in Kolkata and Agartala
Kolkata, 27 March, 2019
A passport Mela is being organised at Aakash Tower, Eastern Bye Pass, Ruby, Kasba 781, Anandpur, Kolkata-7000107 on March, 30, 2019. A similar mela will be held at Agartala also, in the Passport Seva Kendra office, located at 1st floor, Jackson Gate Building, Lenin Sarani, Agartala-799001 on the same day. 1300 and 150 appointments of Normal category  will be processed respectively from 10 a.m. onwards on that day.
The appointments will be released on website www.passportindia.gov.in from 28th March at 1530 hours onwards. It has been stated that tatkaal, on-hold files, walk-in and PCC applications will not be accepted and processed.
Passport applicants need to carry their online Application Reference Number  sheets along with other necessary documents of identity proof, proof of address and proof of date of birth, in original as well as self-attested photocopy for the purpose. The detail information of the documents required can be obtained from the above-stated website. The applicants have to pay the passport fees through online payment system.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 41.99 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.56 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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41,99,68,590
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15,75,140
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CONSUMPTION
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39,42,97,344
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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2,56,71,246
More than 41.99 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 15,75,140 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 39,42,97,344 doses .
More than 2.56 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Consumer Affairs launches ‘Jagriti’, a mascot to empower consumers and generate awareness towards consumer rights
The Department of Consumer Affairs  has launched “Jagriti”, a mascot for empowering consumers and generating awareness of their rights. Jagriti will be projected as an empowered consumer who is spreading awareness about consumer rights & addressing solutions to the problems faced by the consumers.
The “Jagriti” mascot will be used to generate consumer awareness about various themes of the Department like provisions of Consumer Protection Act 2019, Hallmarking, National Consumer Helpline toll free number 1915, provisions of weights & measures Act, decisions of the Central Consumer Protection Authority and testimonials by consumers on grievance redressal.
By bringing the Jagriti Mascot, DoCA aims to strengthen its consumer awareness campaign presence in digital and multimedia and reinforce a young empowered and informed consumer as a top-of-mind consumer rights awareness recall brand.
Jagriti mascot shall be shown along with tagline “Jago Grahak Jago” in all its media campaigns. The two are new synonymous with young aware consumers and bring sharp focus to consumer rights knowledge and movement.
Ministry of Defence
Opening ceremony: Africa-India Field Training Exercise-2019
The inaugural Africa-India Field Training Exercise-2019 for India and African nations called AFINDEX-19 scheduled from 18 March to 27 March 2019 started with a grand opening ceremony on 18 March 2019 at Aundh Military Station, Pune. Contingents of the 17 African Nations i.e. Benin, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe came together for the opening ceremony alongwith a contingent of Maratha Light Infantry representing India. Major General Sanjeev Sharma, General Officer Commanding, Golden Katar Division, who was the Chief Guest for the opening ceremony, reviewed the parade, in presence of a large number of Defence Attaches and other officials of participating nations. A fly past by a set of Advanced Light Helicopters and Cheetah Helicopter of the Indian Army carrying the flags of United Nations, India and the AFINDEX was the highlight of the opening ceremony. The Chief Guest and Defence Attaches from various nations interacted with the contingents after the completion of the parade.
The aim of the exercise is to practice the participating nations in planning and conduct of Humanitarian Mine Assistance and Peace Keeping Operations under Chapter VII of United Nations Peace Keeping Operations. The exercise will focus on exchange of best practices between the participating nations, team building and tactical level operations in conduct of United Nations mandated tasks to include establishment of a new mission, siting of a United Nations Headquarters for Peace Keeping operations, siting of Military Observer sites during the peace keeping missions, protection of civilians, nuances of standing combat deployment, convoy protection, patrolling aspects and aspects related to Humanitarian Mine Assistance.
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Ministry of Finance
CBIC to observe Third Refund Fortnight to clear pending refunds
Refunds of GST have been a concern for the Government and Trade for the past several months. In this regard, the CBIC has observed two special drives cum refund fortnights in the Month of March, 2018  and June, 2018  respectively. These refund fortnights have provided a lot of relief to the trade. In the 1st refund fortnight, Rs. 4265 Crore IGST refunds and Rs. 1136 Crore ITC refunds were sanctioned by field formations of CBIC. Similarly, during the 2nd refund fortnight, Rs. 6087 Crore IGST refunds and Rs. 1548 Crore ITC refunds were sanctioned by CBIC. In case of IGST refunds for goods exported out of India, the percentage of amount of refund claims disposed by CBIC is already more than 90%.
However, in order to liquidate pendency further, and to handhold/guide the trade for applying for the refund claims in a proper manner, it has been decided to observe another refund fortnight from 16th July, 2018 to 30th July, 2018. Dedicated refund cells and helpdesks would be provided for exporters to get their refund claims processed, in each Commissionerate.
The exporters and export organizations are requested to take benefit of this opportunity to get their pending refund claims processed. The facility to view reasons for pending IGST refunds have been provided on ICEGATE. As the IGST refund procedure is designed for seamless electronic processing if sufficient and correct details are filed by the exporter, so Export organisations and Export Promotion Councils must come forward to assist exporters in observing the correct procedure to file refund claims and in rectification efforts in the case of errors.
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Ministry of Defence
First Ever Joint Army exercise on Malaysian Soil Commences with Handing-Over of Troops Ceremony
Exercise Harimau Shakti 2018, between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army commenced on 30 April at Wardieburn Camp, Kuala Lumpur with a brief and impressive handing over of troops ceremony. Lt Col Irwan Ibrahim, Commanding officer of the 1st Royal Ranger Regiment of Malaysian Army welcomed the Indian contingent and wished the Indian and Malaysian troops for a successful and mutually beneficial joint exercise.
First phase of the two week long joint military exercise begin with the formal handing over of the Regimental Flag to the Malaysian Army signifying merging of the two contingents under one Commander. First day also saw briefings to the joint contingent on Malaysian country brief, exercise settings and security aspects. The day ended with a keenly contested friendly Volley Ball match, which the visitors could finally snatch after a tiff competition. Both armies stand to hone their tactical and technical skills in counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations under the UN mandate. Due emphasis will be laid on increasing interoperability between forces which is crucial for success of any joint operation.
Exercise Harimau Shakti is a positive step in the bilateral relations between the two nations. The conduct of such exercises in future will enable mutual capacity enhancement and assist in building strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Malaysia.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
PRESS NOTE
Ministry of MSME alerts the public at large about unauthorized and ill-intentioned activities of MSME Export Promotion Council
Ministry takes strong note of mischievous activities of this organization projecting itself as part of the MSME Ministry
Ministry denies its role or authorization in issuing of appointment letters in its name by this organization
Ministry of MSME, Government of India has said that it is noticed that certain messages are being circulated in Media and Social Media regarding issuance of appointment letter to the post of ‘Director’ by MSME Export Promotion Council. It is also seen that this organization is using the name of Ministry of MSME.
It is hereby clarified that Ministry of MSME, Government of India is not associated with the MSME Export Promotion Council in any way. Also, the Ministry of MSME has not authorized any posting or appointment to any post related with this council. The Public is informed and advised not to fall prey to such messages or such elements.
PIB Headquarters
Interventional Radiology Program At Sctimst: Inauguration Of An Additional DSA Laboratory
A high-end dedicated DSA laboratory for Interventional Radiology atSreeChitraTirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thrruvananthapuram has been inaugurated by the Institute Director, Prof. Asha Kishoreto meet the increasing demand for interventional procedures. The Institute already has a dedicated neuro-interventional DSA laboratory and Intensive Care Unit and, currently, manages more than 4000 patients in the outpatient section and performs more than 1200 inpatient procedures per year.
The Department of Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology at SCTIMST has remained in the forefront in adopting new minimally-invasive therapies apart from providing training in state-of-the-art procedures to super-specialists. It is remarkable that interventional radiology procedures are being routinely performed at SCIMST for over three decades even as these are done only in very few government hospitals in the country. The service at SreeChitra is extended to patients from all over the country and neighboring countries.
In Interventional Radiology, various vascular and non-vascular diseases are treated through a small incision over the skin, under the guidance of X-rays. Very thin tubes and wires, known as catheters and guide wires, are introduced into the body either through the blood vessel or directly through the tissue and the procedure is performed. The procedures are not very risky or painful and require short hospital stay. Interventional radiology procedures are done in situations involving life-threatening bleeding from lungs, digestive tract, uterus or following trauma, surgery or delivery. Other interventional procedures include occlusion of a tangle of vessels in the body , opening and restoration of occluded artery , reconstruction of artery wall in ballooned arteries  and removal of clot from brain blood vessel in stroke , to mention a few. It is also helpful in reducing blood flow to various tumors before surgical removal and for tumor therapy with direct delivery of chemotherapeutic agents or radiofrequency waves.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Facial Recognition System is to be implemented in phased manner
Kolkata, Varanasi, Pune, Vijayawada, Bangalore, Delhi and Hyderabad to have FRS by March 2023
Facial recognition System is part of the Digi Yatra initiative of the government for providing passengers seamless and hassle-free experience at airports. It is to be implemented in a phased manner. The first phase is planned at Kolkata, Varanasi, Pune, Vijayawada, Bangalore, Delhi and Hyderabad Airports by March 2023. Preliminary testing of the Digi Yatra Biometric boarding system with registration for the 'Day of Travel' at these airports has been completed.
The requirement of security is dynamic in nature. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security , the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in the country, in consultation with other concerned agencies and stakeholders, reviews the security arrangements at airports from time to time and upgrade the same as per requirement.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Gen.  V. K. Singh  in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Joint family system & respect accorded to elders are core aspects of our civilisational values: Vice President
Vice President celebrates Sankranthi by virtually interacting with inmates of an elderly home at Swarna Bharat Trust, Nellore
Youth must know the significance of Indian festivals and celebrate them: Vice President
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for strengthening the joint family system and the tradition of respecting elders, which are the core aspects of India’s civilisational values.
Underlining the important role played by elders in a family in guiding and advising the younger members, he said the intergenerational bonding helps in protecting and promoting the value system.
Shri Naidu virtually interacted with the inmates of an elderly home at Swarna Bharat Trust, Nellore on the occasion of the Sankranthi festival. He enquired about the inmates’ wellbeing and the amenities available to them. He complimented the staff and officials of the Trust for their initiatives.
Reflecting on the importance of festivals in Indian culture, Shri Naidu underlined that youth today should understand the significance of festivals like Sankranthi in celebrating nature’s bounties, bringing families together and ushering in peace and harmony in society.
PIB Headquarters
S. Ramadorai to deliver G. Parthasarathy Lecture at Sree Chithra Medical Institute
This year’s G.Parthasarathy Lecture at Sree Chithra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology will be delivered by Sri. S. Ramadorai, Chairman of Air Asia , Tata Advanced Systems Limited and TATA Technologies on February 17, 2017.
The lecture is being held every year since 2013 to commemorate the first President of the Institute late G. Parthasarathy, former diplomat and intellectual.
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Ministry of Culture
'Meri Maati Mera Desh' Campaign to be launched in all village panchayats in Goa
Soil from all village panchayats in Goa to be taken to Delhi to build “Amrit Vatika”
Goa, 8 August 2023
As a culminating event of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” campaign celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence, a campaign named "Meri Maati, Mera Desh" will be launched across Goa on August 09. As part of the campaign, which involves paying tributes to the ‘Veers’ who have made the supreme sacrifice for the country, several programs will be conducted at the gram panchayat-level, block-level, and district-level from August 9 to 25. The campaign will culminate with a program to be held in Delhi from 27th to 30th August.
The core essence of the "Meri Maati, Mera Desh" campaign resonates deeply with our shared gratitude and reverence towards these selfless individuals who have safeguarded our nation's freedom. In Goa, the events will be organised under the supervision of the Directorate of Panchayats.
As part of the campaign, soil will be collected from every village panchayat in the state, symbolizing the country's unity and connection to the land. The soil collected from each panchayat will be handed over to the 14 block-level offices. Following a state-level function in Panaji between 20th and 25th August, 14 young volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra will take the soil to Delhi as part of the national-level program. The soil similarly collected from across the country will be used to build a unique garden called “Amrit Vatika” in the national capital.
As part of the campaign, other programs such as felicitation of freedom fighters, national flag hoisting, and pledge taking will also take place across the country. At every village panchayat, a memorial  will be installed to express gratitude to the local heroes who have sacrificed their lives for the service of the country. Furthermore, every village Panchayat, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, will also take part in planting 75 tree saplings, a testament to our resolve for a greener and healthier environment.
All the departments such as education, police, civil supply, forest and others will be involved in the campaign.
To celebrate the 75 years of India's Independence, government of India launched the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" campaign on 12th March 2021 with a march from Sabarmati to Dandi. in this over two-year journey, the campaign has received massive public participation. More than 1.9 lakh events have been organised as part of the AKAM campaign. The "Meri Maati, Mera Desh" campaign is envisaged as a culminating event of "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav".
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets CSIR personnel on its Foundation Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted personnel of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research  on its Foundation Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Greetings to all those associated with CSIR on its Foundation Day. CSIR is at the forefront of furthering scientific research and innovation in India. They have also been playing a valuable role in fighting COVID-19. Best wishes to CSIR for its future endeavours."
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Cabinet approves implementation of CCEA decision on closure of Tungabhadra Steel Products Limited
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of the CCEA decision on closure of Tungabhadra Steel Products Limited  regarding disposal of its immovable assets. It also provides for getting the name of the company struck off from the Registrar of Companies after setting balance liabilities of TSPL.
It may be recalled that CCEA had approved the closure of the company in December, 2015 after discharging all dues to employees/workers and creditors. Cabinet approved transfer of MMH Plants to Government of Karnataka along with 20,000 square meter land. Cabinet also approved selling 82.37 acres of land of the Company at Hospet to Karnataka Government for use of the Karnataka State Housing Board. The land is being sold to Karnataka Government at the rate of Rs. 66 lakh per acre offered by them.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates to the people of Rewa, Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming airport
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated to the people of Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming airport. Shri Modi said that with the construction of this airport, the life of the people of Rewa and its surrounding areas will be easier.
In response to a tweet by Janardan Mishra, Member of Parliament from Rewa, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“बहुत-बहुत बधाई। इस हवाई अड्डे के बनने से रीवा और आसपास के लोगों का जीवन आसान होगा और वे विकास की तेज रफ्तार से जुड़ेंगे।”